Jeera Ajwaini Aloo Recipe | How to make Ajwaini Jeera Aloo | Easy Potato Veggie
For making of Ajwain aloo no need to boil potatoes, this is just made with raw potato which is saute them with few spices which is easily available in our kitchen pantry.
It goes very well with roti, paratha and plain curd will go very well as an accompaniment. It is a simple and real treat for all potato lovers.
On the nutrition front, potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and magnesium.
A versatile dish "Cumin-Carom Flavored Potatoes" can be eaten by itself as a snack or served with hot puri's and delightful pickle.
We usually prepare this jeera aloo recipe and served as a side dish with dal fry.
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Moong-Masoor Dal Fry |
If you are looking for more aloo recipes then do check
aloo rasedar
aloo matar paneer
punjabi dum aloo
aloo gobi matar
aloo ka bharta
Let's start this easy-peasy recipe of ajwain jeer aloo with step by step process with video
Total time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cuisine : North-Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients :
4 medium sized potatoes, cut in lengthwise sticks
Cumin seeds/ Jeera - 1/2 tablespoon
Carom Seeds/ Ajwain - 1/2 tablespoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Red chilly powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves
Vegetable oil- 2 tbsp
Preparation Method :
1. Heat oil in a wok/kadai, add cumin seeds and carom seeds in a low flame...let them splutter
5. Serve hot aloo veggie with plain chapati, curd, pickle or lemon as a side accompaniment.
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35 comments
Delicious recipe Jolly!Bookmarking this!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot dear!
DeleteSometimes, it is these simplest of dishes that satisfy you the most.
ReplyDeleteAm just drooling over that bowl of flavorsome rich jeera ajwaini aloo, a prefect side for rotis. Tempting.
ReplyDeleteI love potatoes. And this jeera ajwaini aloo looks superbly delicious. I would also love to eat it as a snack. Lovely share Jolly.
ReplyDeleteI usually add only jeera.. will try with ajwain next time.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a delicious dish. I've never combined ajwain with potatoes -- it sounds very interesting and yummy!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good, Jolly! Give me a big bowl and I'll finish it all by myself 😊 Adding ajwain must be good for digestion too, right!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple recipe but all time fav specially while traveling or for get-togethers.
ReplyDeleteAlways had jeera aloo before..really like the idea of adding ajwain to this dish. Will try adding ajwain next time I make jeera aloo.
ReplyDeleteI bet they were delicious. Love the addition of ajwain. Pair them with plain paratha and some curd and pickle. AWesome
ReplyDeleteI usually just add cumin, not ajwain! Must try adding ajwain next time. Yours looks very delicious, perfect as a side or I'd eat it just like that :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I either use ajwain or cumin but adding both sounds delicious.. will try sometime. Thanks for sharing and potato looks amazing !
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the happy cooking dishes.. Simply and yumm..
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely recipe, its simple but looks so very delicious and would make the perfect accompaniment to puris .
ReplyDeleteSimple, yet delicious...and beautiful clicks too :) :)
ReplyDeleteI love this with a cup of steaming basmati rice and some hot dal or kadhi .. life is sorted. Such simple recipes but make us go for second helpings too .. Loved the addition of carrom seeds as they are good for health and esp help digest aloo.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I make jeera aloo never tried adding ajwain before needless to say will try it asap.
ReplyDeleteLove easy and quick dish. So delicious and flavourful. Perfect combo with roti and daal
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ReplyDeleteSimple and comfort side dish for dhal and rasam..
Simplicity at its best...I have never added ajwain to aloo...would love to try it out now...Yummy share!!
ReplyDeleteI make this often, though a slight change is visible. I do not add ajwain. Yours looks tasty.
ReplyDeleteI usually make potato with cumin seeds, it's good idea to add ajwain as it helps in digest the food and especially for potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI normally add only jeera but ajwain sounds flavorful too.Love this easy breezy aloo all time with roti.
ReplyDeleteperfect vrat style recipe.
ReplyDeleteA simple and flavorful side dish. I usually add cumin seeds in potatoes, will try with ajwain next time.
ReplyDeletelooking yummy, ajwain in potato looks new. I do make jeera aloo. With the pics can say that it a very tasty share recipe.
ReplyDeleteJeera ajwaini aloo !! Omg i just drooling over here, such a prefect snack for me :)
ReplyDeleteI love any potato dishes ..this is an awesome flavorful recipe
ReplyDeleteLove this. This used to be our Sunday brunch only with puris and achaar. Yummy😊
ReplyDeleteI love potato ..this is an awesome flavorful recipe
ReplyDeleteSometimes I prepare dry aloo sabji with cumin seeds but have to try with ajwain. There are times when we don't feel like cooking elaborate curries and potatoes come to our rescue. Its such a versatile vegetable.
ReplyDeleteajwaini aloo, that dal and some hot rotis -- that makes for a hearty, healthy meal.. loving the simple yet lipsmacking flavours here..
ReplyDeleteI make the aloo with cumin n mustard is very making with ajwain. These dry vegetables that get done fast are definitely a lifesaver.
ReplyDeleteWe love jeera aloo and I make when I run short of veggies. Adding carrom seeds to the tempering sounds flavorful and I will try it next time.
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